(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
speak to
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
BehrensnounUS /ˈberənz/
German architect known for his simple utilitarian factory buildings (1868-1940)
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
Bermondsey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
deep-seaadjective
of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
diving-dress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
fisheriesnounUS /ˈfɪʃəriz/
plural of “fishery” — a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
set up or found
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
GEARnounUS /ɡɪr/
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
Hackett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is one thing you must not skimp money over, and that is diving equipment.
the force of workers available
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading There is one thing you must not skimp money over, and that is diving equipment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There is one thing you must not skimp money over, and that is diving equipment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is one thing you must not skimp money over, and that is diving equipment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is one thing you must not skimp money over, and that is diving equipment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There is one thing you must not skimp money over, and that is diving equipment.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
by chance
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
express in words
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
scribbledverbUS /ˈskrɪbəld/
past form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
second-hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
skimpverbUS /skɪmp/
work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
From this reading There is one thing you must not skimp money over, and that is diving equipment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is one thing you must not skimp money over, and that is diving equipment.
a special situation
From this reading There is one thing you must not skimp money over, and that is diving equipment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
migratory
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
at the time that
From this reading Truly Behrens was right when he spoke of the importance of men and the importance of being able to choose men, for Bobby might have been days wandering about on this diving-dress business, and gone, perhaps, to some second-hand dealer, but for Hackett.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DEEP SEA GEAR He put his hand to his breast pocket and drew out the envelope on the back of which Sam had scribbled the address of the deep-sea diving outfit company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading He reached Bermondsey at ten minutes to four o'clock, and at four found himself at the works, which are situated in the Grange Road.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The great firm that supplies all the pearl fisheries of the world with their diving equipment, to say nothing of the harbour boards.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is one thing you must not skimp money over, and that is diving equipment.
